“ANOTHER ONE of these gentlemen out hunting,” said Judge Patricia Harney when a lurching case came before her at Kilmallock District Court. Lurching – the practice of hunting for hares with dogs without permission of landowners – has become a regular fixture in County Limerick court cases, and is contrary to the 1976 Wildlife Act. … Read more
A YOUNG man who attempted to break into a parked car has been told he will avoid a conviction if he makes a contribution to charity. Eric Lynch, aged 21, of Riverview Estate, Kilmallock appeared before the local court to face a charge under Section 113 of the Road Traffic Act 1961, relating to interference with … Read more
A CORK man has been ordered by a judge to stay out of Bruff following his conviction for unlawfully entering lands close to the village with a group of men and dogs. James O’Brien, aged 23, of The Close, College Wood, Mallow, Co Cork, appeared before Kilmallock District Court, where he pleaded guilty to an … Read more
AN ASKEATON man was convicted of assault arising from an altercation with a neighbour close to the entrance to the housing estate where they live. Henry Blackwell, aged 44, of Lismakeera, Askeaton, appeared before Kilmallock District Court to face one charge of assault and one charge of criminal damage. During a contested hearing, the court … Read more